Course Descriptions

This course is an introduction to specific molecular biology applications in the laboratory. This course includes a discussion of DNA, genetics, nucleic acid extraction and modification, blotting methods, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and probe analysis in relation to the diagnosis of various diseases.

This course is a clinical experience related to the analysis of urine and body fluids under the supervision of laboratory personnel at an affiliate laboratory. This course provides further investigation and study of the methods and techniques related to urinalysis and body fluid tests.

This course is a clinical experience related to the performance of immunohematology testing under the supervision of laboratory personnel at an affiliate hospital. This course provides further investigation and study of the methods and techniques related to blood group serology and compatibility testing and selection of the proper blood components for transfusion medicine.

This is a clinical experience course related to the performance of chemistry and immunology testing under the supervision of laboratory personnel at an affiliate hospital. This course provides further investigation and study of the methods and techniques related to chemistry and immunological testing.

This is a clinical experience course related to the performance of microbiological tests under the supervision of laboratory professionals at an affiliate laboratory. This course provides further investigation and study of the methods and techniques related to bacteriology, mycology and parasitology.

This is a clinical experience course related to the performance of hematology and coagulation tests under the supervision of laboratory professionals at an affiliate laboratory. This course provides further investigation and study of the methods and techniques related to hematology and coagulation tests.

This is an introductory course for Medical Laboratory Technology students which covers the analytical principles, techniques and correlation of results related to diagnostic microbiology. This course discusses microorganisms of medical importance in relationship to disease and diagnosis, emphasizing identification of common pathogenic bacteria, fungi, yeast, viruses and parasites in humans. Other topics included in the course are instrumentation, calculations, quality assurance and quality control, analysis and result interpretation.

This course is the laboratory component of Diagnostic Microbiology that includes basic fundamental concepts such as the analytical principles, techniques and correlation of results related to diagnostic microbiology. This course covers basic techniques including reasons for specimen rejection, identification of normal flora and pathogens, morphology, classification and culturing of bacteria, identification of bacterial unknowns, fungi and parasites.

This is an introductory course for Medical Laboratory Technology students which covers fundamentals of the immune system. Other topics included in the course are discussion of laboratory methods that utilize principles of the immune system for diagnosis of disease and discussion of antigens and antibodies and their presence in health and disease.

This course is the laboratory component of the Immunology course that includes the fundamental techniques related to the science of immunology. Learners will practice performing basic laboratory techniques related to immunological methods including the preparation, analysis, interpretation and reporting of quality control material and patient sample results. The course emphasizes testing and disease diagnosis of disorders such as hepatitis, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Lyme disease, syphilis, infectious mononucleosis and streptococcal infections.

The Clinical Applications course is intended to broaden the learner's knowledge and correlate laboratory testing theories with states of health and disease across various clinical courses. Students will evaluate case studies, research new methods, correlate test results to states of health and disease, and prepare for entering the workforce.

This course surveys professional issues in preparation for career entry. Emphasis is placed on professional issues, ethics, current topics in health care delivery, governmental regulations, state licensure, societal concerns, cultural diversity, disease prevention, research, public health and environmental testing.

Meets MnTC Goal Area 6F. This course provides class instruction in the healthy use of the voice in singing and speaking and practical application of vocal techniques. Recommended for beginning voice students, for non-signers who would like to learn to sing, for anyone who uses his/her voice but especially for music, theater, speech, speech therapy and elementary education majors. A maximum of two semesters may be taken for a credit.

Meets MnTC Goal Area 6F. Group piano lessons are designed for students with no piano experience. The course includes an emphasis on solo and ensemble playing as well as improvisation, technique and theory.

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 6 and 7. This survey course for the general college student introduces the elements, structural designs and historical styles of music. Emphasis is placed on expansion of listening skills, musical experiences, field research and cultural contexts of American music styles, including jazz, country, R&B, hip hop, rap, salsa, reggae and urban folk styles.